Traxxas 2970 EZ-Peak Plus 4-amp - Manual (Page 2)

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Warranty Information
Traxxas electronic components are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of 30 days from the date of purchase.
Limitations: Any and all warranty coverage does not cover replacement of parts and components
damaged by abuse, neglect, improper or unreasonable use, crash damage, water or excessive
moisture, chemical damage, improper or infrequent maintenance, accident, unauthorized alteration or
modification or items that are considered consumable. Traxxas will not pay for the cost of shipping or
transportation of a defective component to us. This warranty is limited to the charger only and does not
cover batteries, vehicles and other accessories used in conjunction with the charger.
Traxxas Lifetime Electronics Warranty
After the expiration date of the warranty period, Traxxas will repair electronic components for a
flat rate. Please visit Traxxas.com/support for a current schedule of warranty costs and fees. Please
visit Traxxas.com/support for a current schedule of warranty costs and fees. The covered repairs
are limited to non-mechanical components that have NOT been subjected to abuse, misuse, or
neglect. Products damaged by intentional abuse, misuse, or neglect may be subject to additional
charges. Traxxas liability, in no case, shall be greater than the actual purchase price of this
product. For replacement, product must be returned in brand new condition, with packaging and
intemized sales receipt.
Charging and handling precautions for all battery types:
• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.
• Charge only NiMH packs or 2S–3S LiPo battery packs.
• Children require adult supervision while using this charger.
• DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other. This will cause the battery to short circuit and
create the risk of fire.
• While charging, ALWAYS place the battery in a fire retardant/fire proof container and on a non-flammable surface
such as concrete.
• DO NOT operate the charger inside of an automobile.
• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on any other flammable material.
• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the charging area.
• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of the charger or battery.
• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.
• Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry), specification,
and configuration of the battery to be charged.
• DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended charge rate.
• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries or cells to flame or any other source of ignition.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process, disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue
charging immediately.
• DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while charging, discharging, or any time that the charger is
ON with a battery connected. If there are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug the
charger from the power source and disconnect the battery from the charger.
• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not in use.
• Never connect more than one battery at a time to the charger.
• DO NOT disassemble the charger.
• REMOVE the battery from your model or device before charging.
• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.
• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach of children and pets.
• DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the following conditions:
- Batteries that are hot to the touch.
- Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacture to be suitable to accept the power output (voltage
and amperage) the charger delivers during the charging process.
- Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way. Examples of damage or defects include, but are not limited
to, batteries with dented cells, damaged or frayed wires, loose connections, fluid leaks, corrosion, plugged vents,
swelling, cell deformity, impact damage, missing labels, melted components, or any other signs of damage.
- Battery packs that have been altered from original manufacturer configuration.
- Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).
FIRE HAZARD! CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE,
EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED PER THE
INSTRUCTIONS . BEFORE USE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS,
WARNINGS, AND PRECAUTIONS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 TO CHARGE OR
USE LIPO BATTERIES WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULT.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!
Important warnings for users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than other rechargeable batteries.
ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries. Never use
NiMH or NiCD-type chargers or charge modes to charge LiPo batteries. DO NOT charge with a NiMH-only charger. The use
of a NiMH or NiCD charger or charge mode will damage the batteries and may cause fire and personal injury.
Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel. Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger
cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging, cell imbalance, cell damage, and fire.
• ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before charging. Look for any loose leads or connectors, damaged wire
insulation, damaged cell packaging, impact damage, fluid leaks, swelling (a sign of internal damage), cell deformity,
missing labels, or any other damage or irregularity. If any of the above conditions are observed, do not charge or use
the battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions included with your battery to properly and safely dispose of the
battery.
• Do not store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other batteries or battery packs of any type, including other LiPos.
• Store and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not allow the storage
temperature to exceed 140°F or 60°C or the cells may be damaged and create a fire risk.
• Do NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
• Do NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery pack from loose cells.
• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.
1. Connect the main connector and the balance connector to the charger 2. Enter Advanced Mode:
Simultaneously press and hold
the Start button and the Charge
Rate Select button for 2 seconds.
3b. Charging a LiPo battery
Charging Traxxas Batteries without iD in Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode is for users that have an in-depth knowledge of battery chemistry (types) and battery charging techniques. Advanced mode also allows you to adjust the
charge rate (current) for Traxxas iD batteries. If you do not understand the differences in various battery types, then do not use Advanced Mode. Use the Traxxas Battery iD
system instead for safe, easy, and fast charging.
When a battery is connected for
charging that does not have Traxxas iD,
the red charge rate/progress LEDs will
sweep in a scanning motion. Advanced
Mode must be used for manual battery
type and charge rate
selection. The Start
button will not light
blue when there is no
Traxxas iD present.
LiPo mode should be
selected by default (green
LEDs). If the LiPo and NiMH
LEDs alternately blink then the
balance connector is either
disconnected or damaged.
Do not attempt to charge this
LiPo battery.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to charge
LiPo batteries with missing or damaged
balance connectors. The EZ-Peak Plus
will default to LiPo mode charging when
a balance plug connection is detected.
If you fail to plug in the balance
connector, or attempt to charge a LiPo
battery with a damaged or missing
balance connector, you create the risk
of accidentally selecting to charge a
LiPo battery in NiMH mode resulting in
fire and possible injury to yourself and
others. Always make sure to select the
battery type that matches the connected
battery. If you do not understand what
this warning means, do not attempt to
use Advanced Mode on the EZ-Peak Plus.
Contact Traxxas for more information.
Error
Code
Explanation Solution
The detected battery type
does not match the charger
configuration.
a. Press the Battery iD Start/Stop button to return to
charger configuration.
b. Verify that the battery matches the selected type
(LiPo or NiMH).
c. Verify that the balance connector is plugged into
the charger (if charging a legacy LiPo battery).
d. Inspect the battery for any signs of damage.
The battery or cell voltage
is too high or too low to
charge safely.
a. Verify that the balance connector is plugged into
the charger (if charging a legacy LiPo battery).
b. Disconnect the battery and check its condition.
Ensure it is within safe voltage levels.
The charge cycle
timed out without reaching
the target battery voltage.
Disconnect the battery and check its condition.
The Traxxas battery iD is
detected but is not readable
by the charger.
Contact Traxxas Customer Support.
The internal charger
temperature is too high.
Power off the charger and allow it to cool before
attempting to charge the battery again.
Charger Error Codes
If the charger detects an error during the charge process, the charge status LEDs will flash an error code.
LiPo Only
LiPo Only
Select Charge
Rate
3a. Charging a NiMH battery
Select Charge
Rate
Select NiMH
Battery Type (Red)
Press and hold
Start button
2 seconds to start.
Press once to stop.
Press and hold
Start button
2 seconds to
start. Press
once to stop.
Select Charge
Mode
Charge cycle
progresses as shown
in steps 3 and 4 for
iD NiMH charging.
Charge cycle
progresses as shown
in steps 3 and 4 for
iD LiPo charging.
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